Job Description

Overview:

SOSi is seeking a highly qualified IT Database Specialist to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA to support our government customer. The IT Database Specialist will perform as a technical expert in the area of database management and administration to support the operation, maintenance, and modification of the ARIMS family of applications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement solutions to complex database problems requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Serve as a technical specialist in application software and information management or as a systems integration generalist.
• Ensure compliance with Army software requirements, maintaining system integrity with only Army-approved software.
• Provide expert knowledge and support for GOTS applications, including ARIMS and its associated systems and infrastructure.
• Liaise with various groups within the Contractor and partner companies to facilitate integrated and cohesive solutions.
• Proactively update and advise Government IT personnel on possible solutions to technical issues.
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to application software, technical information management, systems integration, and GOTS applications.
• Act as a liaison with other groups inside the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in engineering, scientific, technical, or business management disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 7 years of specialized database experience ideally in an area relevant to Army Records Management.
• An active in scope Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in GOTS applications and systems, especially ARIMS, and familiarity with its technical infrastructure, including Microsoft SQL and CA SiteMinder.
• Demonstrated capability to apply extensive expertise as a technical specialist or systems integration generalist.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in multiple formats.
• Must possess baseline and computing environment certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications related to database management, such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database Administrator.
• Experience with cloud-based database technologies and services.
• Prior experience in a government or military IT environment, particularly related to record management.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale database projects.
• Proficiency in SQL and database scripting languages.
• Knowledge of database design principles and data modeling techniques.
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services and solutions such as, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and diagnostic practices.
• Knowledge of current government policies regarding data management such as OMB and NARA policies for electronic records management.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Normal office conditions.
• Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 – 1700.
• On government site within Fort Belvoir, VA.

Working at SOSi:

• All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.